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Reno, Nevada

PATIENT CARE TECH, Behavioral Health Unit, Per Diem Nights

Healthcare SupportPer Diem
Posted 1mo ago

About the Role

Per diem night shift CNA role in behavioral health unit. Reno, NV.

Join UHS as a Patient Care Tech – Per Diem Nights in Reno, Nevada. Responsibilities Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, brings expanded services to a new building located at 6225 Sharlands Ave. in Northwest Reno.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • On-site position.
  • Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join UHS as a Patient Care Tech – Per Diem Nights.

Key Responsibilities

The Patient Care Tech will provide safe and competent nursing assistant care for patients in the Behavioral Health Unit. Responsibilities include completing bedside shift reports, ensuring patient safety, and involving patients and families in care.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited CNA program and hold a current Nevada CNA license and BLS certificate. These qualifications are essential for providing effective patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient CareCompassionEmpathyTeamworkQualityEthicsRespectService ExcellenceInnovationCommunicationSafety PracticesADL CareDelegationPsychosocial NeedsMedication Management

Healthcare Support — healthcare professional Career Context

In Nevada, Healthcare Support listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$73k across 12 listings, vs ~$92k nationally (2,524 listings).

Nevada's cost-of-living index is 110.5 (US average = 100) — Nevada ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Healthcare Support pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Location & Logistics

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Position Insights

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